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152
Games
4,442
Rush Yards
18
Rush TD
286
Receptions
2,559
Rec Yards
5
Rec TD
Darrin Nelson is a former running back out of Stanford, selected by the Minnesota Vikings with the 7th overall pick (round 1) in the 1982 NFL Draft. He played 152 regular-season games from 1982 to 1992.
Draft Details
Darrin Nelson Career Stats
- Primary starter for 6 seasons.
- Ranks 5th in the 1982 draft class in rushing yards (4,442).
Career Totals
| Games | Pass Yds | Pass TD | Rush Yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 152 | 25 | 1 | 4,442 | 18 | 286 | 2,559 | 5 |
Career span: 1982–1992.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
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| 1 | 1 |  NE |
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| 1 | 3 |  CLE |
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| 1 | 5 |  CHI |
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| 1 | 6 |  SEA |
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| 1 | 8 |  HOU |
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| 1 | 9 |  ATL |
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| 1 | 10 |  LV |
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| 1 | 11 |  KC |
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